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title: "Sepsis Training Fund - Invitation to Quote - NHS/SoEPS/19.527"
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# Sepsis Training Fund - Invitation to Quote - NHS/SoEPS/19.527

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d29cb112-a64f-4e98-84d6-089b0a1690cf

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## Summary

The South of England Procurement Centre is inviting quotes for the "Sepsis Training Fund," a contract initiative aimed at enhancing training services within the healthcare sector. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with a total budget of £50,000 available for this project, of which quotes up to £25,000 will be considered. The deadline for submissions was set for 22 July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 27 August 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. This open procurement, which falls under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000), is located in East Sussex, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training industry to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in developing training programmes, particularly in health-related fields, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of this process also provides a platform for innovative training solutions that can enhance sepsis awareness and management in healthcare settings.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing an Invitation to Quote for the Sepsis Training Fund. Quotations will be accepted from organisations up to a maximum of PS25,000 (inclusive of VAT). Contracts will be awarded up to the maximum available budget for this exercise of PS50,000, subject to the conditions outlined in the Quotation instructions. This figure is inclusive of any applicable VAT. Please access the ITQ procurement documents for further information. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Additional information: The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is Monday 22 July 2019 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Sepsis Training Fund - Health Education England - ITQ, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITQ, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITQ. Attachments: PDF on "How to register on In-Tend". E-tendering system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning How to apply: Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affdcf7e-ee61-4528-9a57-0cda09fe1afd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,023 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FOCUS GAMES; HEALTH AND CARE INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2020 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affdcf7e-ee61-4528-9a57-0cda09fe1afd
- 20 Jun 2019 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3b8c81-6974-4107-9ac8-6a98f34647c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affdcf7e-ee61-4528-9a57-0cda09fe1afd
  31st March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3b8c81-6974-4107-9ac8-6a98f34647c0
  20th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c326575-31fd-4948-ad10-918a67caeb7d
  PDF on "How to register on In-Tend"
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  Intend Portal

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